Senior Speech Pathologist – Clinical Supervision and Mentoring

Little Steps Therapies Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Competitive senior salary

No weekends or late evenings

Professional development budget

Onsite parking

Job summary

Little Steps Therapies Pty Ltd in Sydney’s NSW region is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist for clinical supervision and mentoring. The role combines ongoing paediatric clinical work with leading group supervision and mentoring of junior clinicians.

The ideal candidate will manage a full paediatric caseload, provide guidance on complex cases, and collaborate with the Team Leader on report reviews. A senior, hands-on clinical leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for professional membership.
• Experience supervising or mentoring clinicians is required.
• Strong paediatric assessment and intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full paediatric caseload across assessment and intervention.
• Facilitate structured group supervision for Speech Pathologists.
• Mentor and support junior and developing clinicians.
• Provide clinical guidance for complex cases.
• Review clinical reports with the Team Leader as needed.
• Support evidence-based practice and clinical resources development.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Paediatric assessment

Evidence-based practice

Communication & collaboration

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia membership or eligibility

Job description

Senior Speech Pathologist – Clinical Supervision and Mentoring

Rouse Hill | Permanent full-time | $112,000–$120,000 + super

Continue doing the clinical work you love while helping other clinicians grow.

Little Steps Therapies is looking for an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Rouse Hill team in a permanent, ongoing position.

This role is ideal for a confident paediatric clinician who enjoys working directly with children and families while supporting the clinical development of other Speech Pathologists.

You will manage a full paediatric clinical caseload while facilitating group supervision, mentoring developing clinicians and providing guidance on complex cases. You will also work closely with the Team Leader to assist with clinical report reviews when required.

Protected time for these senior clinical responsibilities will be built into your weekly schedule.

Preferred commencement: November - December 2026. Start date may be flexible for the right candidate.

About the Role

As our Senior Speech Pathologist, you will:

• Manage a full paediatric caseload across assessment and intervention
• Facilitate structured group supervision for Speech Pathologists
• Mentor and support junior and developing clinicians
• Provide clinical guidance and support for complex cases
• Work collaboratively with the Team Leader to assist with clinical report reviews when required
• Support clinicians to strengthen their clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants
• Contribute to clinical resources, service development and quality improvement
• Develop a caseload aligned with your clinical interests and areas of expertise

This is a senior clinical position rather than a people‑management role. You will remain actively involved in client care while contributing to the clinical capability and confidence of the wider team.

Why Join Little Steps Therapies?

• Competitive senior salary: $112,000–$120,000 + super + bonus, depending on experience
• Protected leadership time: Group supervision, mentoring, complex-case support and report-review assistance are scheduled into your working week
• Manageable schedule: Time for reports, notes, planning, meetings and professional development is accounted for within your diary
• Clinical autonomy: Develop your caseload around your experience, interests and preferred areas of practice
• Flexible work arrangements: Work-from-home flexibility is available, including the opportunity to work flexibly at least one day per week
• Strong administrative support: Our dedicated administration team manages bookings and day-to-day administrative tasks
• Professional development: Access a generous professional development budget and ongoing clinical support
• Multidisciplinary environment: Work alongside experienced Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants
• Work-life balance: No weekends or late evenings
• Established practice: Step into an established referral base with consistent demand for services
• Convenient location: Free secure onsite parking at our Rouse Hill clinic

About Little Steps Therapies

Little Steps Therapies is a well-established paediatric Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy practice that has supported children and families in our community for over eight years.

With clinics in Rouse Hill and Thornleigh, we provide evidence-based assessment and intervention across a broad range of developmental needs. We are committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for children while creating a sustainable, supportive and rewarding workplace for our clinicians.

Our team values clinical quality, collaboration, professional growth and genuine work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership and Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status, or eligibility to obtain it
• At least four years of clinical experience, preferably predominantly within paediatrics
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring
• Strong paediatric assessment and intervention skills
• Sound clinical reasoning and confidence supporting complex cases
• The ability to review clinical reports and provide clear, constructive feedback when supporting the Team Leader
• A commitment to evidence-based and family-centred practice
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• The ability to balance a clinical caseload with scheduled supervision responsibilities
• A valid Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them

Learn more about Little Steps Therapies at www.littlestepstherapies.com.au.